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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,313.39, 19,754.24 and 9,008.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,313.39, 19,754.24 and 9,008.43 is: 12,432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,313.39 : 19,754.24 = 9,008.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,313.39/19,754.24 = 9,008.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,313.39x = 19,754.24 × 9,008.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,313.39x = 177,954,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,954,643.20/14,313.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.74

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